Does humidity affect fire building

andweweresmokin

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Jul 6, 2013

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• Jul 14, 2013

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Hi I have had a tough day with my fire. I am using an offset char broil smoker I used the minion method of lighting. I have never had a problem before keeping temp up the only difference seems to be a very humid day here in Trenton Ontario Canada

 

cliffcarter

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• Jul 14, 2013

• #2

Perhaps, if there is very little air movement a small charcoal fire may be difficult to maintain. Get a small fan and place it in front of the air intakes to get some air flow.

 

andweweresmokin

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Jul 6, 2013

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• Jul 14, 2013

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Thank you air flow ...I should have known that

 

jrshort4150

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Jul 2, 2013

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• Jul 16, 2013

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Yes most definitely. Harder to maintain your fire on a humid or rainy day. 

 

fwismoker

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• Jul 16, 2013

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jrshort4150 said:

Yes most definitely. Harder to maintain your fire on a humid or rainy day. 

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Ditto, both affect it....especially a rainy day.   It takes more air to offset the humidity.